This practical guide to building a tech startup focuses on the necessary milestones for success, including defining a problem, validating your ideas, building an MVP, and scaling your product.
Givi is a product expert and seasoned tech entrepreneur who successfully launched four companies, securing venture capital and evolving them into sustainable businesses. Recognized as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2018, Givi has also worked as a consultant for Georgia’s national Innovation and Technology Agency and is a board member of the United Nations Global Compact.
REST APIs have become a critical feature of software development, so understanding the fundamentals is essential for effective product leadership. This overview of key principles helps you master the basics.
Rastko is an experienced technical product manager with a software development background. He takes a hands-on approach to team leadership, solving problems by providing expert guidance through data-driven decision-making.
For startups, no-code development tools mean faster and more flexible hypothesis testing at a reduced cost. Create your first product with this guide to the no-code approach.
Alex is the former COO of WeLoveNoCode, a development services company with a global network of more than 58,000 no-code experts that was acquired by Toptal in 2023. Alex has in-depth experience building products using multiple no-code platforms, including Bubble, Webflow, Airtable, and Zapier.
This AI-informed framework is designed to fast-track code reviews, enhance software quality, and foster smart, cost-effective decisions in software development.
Costas is a product and project management expert who specializes in sophisticated technology projects for highly competitive markets around the world. He has a doctorate degree from the National Technical University of Athens, and has held multiple C-suite positions during his 25-year career.
Taking on even a single API is a complex task, but it can be made easier by taking a product management approach. Optimize your API strategy with these best practices for security, design, governance, and more.
Milos is a digital product specialist who has built and shaped cutting-edge solutions at numerous international companies and innovative startups. He is currently a senior product manager at Clarivate Analytics, supporting teams working with an API-based product. Milos was a speaker at the ACE! 2023 conference, where he gave a talk titled “API Product Management 101: A Survival Guide for Non-Technical PMs.”
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Requirements gathering is a crucial but often overlooked part of the development process. Steer clear of these five ineffective approaches and identify meaningful ways to improve your requirements gathering process.
Michael is an experienced program, project, and product manager with in-depth knowledge of large-scale, global IT solutions. He has held several roles at Microsoft, including senior build product manager and senior program manager. Michael holds a master’s degree in cybersecurity, and also has a professional degree from the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Unpopular third-party tracking tactics are on the decline. Pivot to a first-party data strategy to bolster customer relationships and boost revenue potential.
Keith is Senior Vice President of Product at Dentsu, one of the largest marketing and advertising agency networks in the world. He has 25 years of experience leveraging technology to create data-driven business solutions and specializes in identifying revenue opportunities, simplifying complex problems, and designing go-to-market strategies.
How do you know whether a product is worth creating—and if it will sell? Start with this guide to uncover the value of your next product idea.
Gabriel is a product manager and marketing expert with more than a decade of experience. After starting out as a brand manager for Nestlé handling major assets such as Nestea, Häagen-Dazs, and Nescafé, he became a digital product manager at Citibank, and later Head of Product at Royal Bank of Canada, specializing in crypto and digital assets. Gabriel has co-founded and invested in numerous startups focusing on emerging technologies. He also lectures at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
Building and scaling an AI product is an enormous undertaking. This implementation framework will help you organize assets, manage teams, and stay aligned with the product vision.
Mayank is a product manager who has built products for GE, The Emirates Group, KPMG, and Kraft Heinz, and launched two startups in the IoT and AI spaces. Mayank specializes in Agile-based execution of robust go-to-market strategies. He holds a master’s degree in information systems management from Carnegie Mellon University and is the author of The Art of Building Great Products.
Great AI products begin with an AI product strategy. Tackle complex development projects with this step-by-step planning guide.
Mayank is a product manager who has built products for GE, The Emirates Group, KPMG, and Kraft Heinz, and launched two startups in the IoT and AI spaces. Mayank specializes in Agile-based execution of robust go-to-market strategies. He holds a master’s degree in information systems management from Carnegie Mellon University and is the author of The Art of Building Great Products.
The booming AI product market is growing companies and careers. This primer on AI tech and product management will help you thrive in this fast-moving field.
Mayank is a product manager who has built products for GE, The Emirates Group, KPMG, and Kraft Heinz, and launched two startups in the IoT and AI spaces. Mayank specializes in Agile-based execution of robust go-to-market strategies. He holds a master’s degree in information systems management from Carnegie Mellon University and is the author of The Art of Building Great Products.
Release fast but flawed, or wait and strive for perfection? Get the timing of your next product launch right with these expert tips.
Elena is a product management expert and strategy consultant with more than a decade of experience. She has led large cross-functional teams in the development of cutting-edge SaaS platforms for international companies, including Mondia Technologies and Laerdal Medical.
A good user story can drive efficient planning, on-time delivery, team engagement, and customer satisfaction. Here’s a guide to creating one.
Abhishek is a senior product manager with a background in software engineering. He is a former B2C product manager at Amazon, where he identified and implemented numerous improvements to user experience.
For many years, there has been debate around the value of a PRD in digital product development. The issue is not whether one should be used but how.
Milos is a digital product specialist who has built and shaped cutting-edge products in education, HR, e-commerce, and healthcare, and is currently product and operations lead for sport tech startup Feldspar. His creative solutions span numerous international companies and innovative startups, including MIT Startup Nanoramic Laboratories. Milos is a Certified ScrumMaster and Certified Scrum Professional-Product Owner.
Product professionals are often called upon to act as both product owner and product manager. The key to doing that well? Maintaining separate strategic and tactical roadmaps. Here’s how.
Jerry is a certified product management professional with more than eight years of experience working in organizational governance, digital and IT asset management, marketing analysis, and e-commerce at organizations such as HII and the Texas Association of School Boards.
Managing fintech products can be a complex affair for product managers new to the sector. Use these expert tips to develop reliable gateways for businesses and their customers.
Purva is a fintech product manager with more than a decade of experience developing solutions for banking, lending, and other financial services. She has held senior product roles at international companies, including associate director of product management at Standard Chartered and assistant vice president of product management at Home Credit India.
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